11.21.2011

The coat

I got it at the antique expo last month, and while I searched it inside out five times, the Christian Dior tag seems to be missing. If anyone finds it laying around, let me know.

I wore it Saturday when Sam and I did a little shopping and sushi-ing on NW 23rd. We stopped by Goorin Brothers and I blushed a little when everyone in the store went gaga over it. But then we went to the M.A.C. store and I actually did buy blush, so it all worked out.

{I asked the makeup artist for blush, and she said "this one will make you look like you just stepped in from the cold. Or like Snow White.}

How did she know that's exactly what I wanted?

It's called "Pink Swoon" in case you're wondering.

I even met a blog reader on the street, she was nice enough to say hello and chat for a moment! To be honest, it never really hits me that more people read my blog than my mom and friends until someone I don't know says something in person.

Oh my goodness! Dior or not, it is luscious – absolute perfection. I must have one in cranberry silk satin immediately. Or maybe a navy wool with a merlot lining . . . or both . . . one for everyday and one for an evening out. Congrats on a fabulous find!

that is one killer coat!!!! I'm all sorts of jealous of its mega-sexy-hotness. Are those rhinestones in the buttons?I had a princess coat YEARS ago, 70s wool one with a hood that I adored but my bust got too big for it so i had to sell it. it was sad, sad times...kind of. I've been using new coats since then..they're not nearly as cute though.Maybe its time I invest in a new (vintage) coat...well maybe next year, when i'm not huge and prego.

All I need or want in life is a princess coat. You look divine! My philosophy in life is every woman needs to own a great coat with which to throw over anything and look stunning. I love the way these types of vintage coats accentuate the female form. But, every time I find one dealers charge outrageous prices, which would cost me an arm and a leg to buy one. Alas the wait continues.

Absolutely beautiful! It's always exciting to find a winter coat that still feels feminine and pretty and yours is just perfect. And as another pale-even-in-July girl, I loooove your blush. I've been using a Maybelline mousse blush, but I might have to check out the one you're using... so cute!

This is my favorite time of year. Time to get out all the cool vintage coats! I have a cool fur collar one I got at the Urban Eccentric, a faux fur full length with a big collar, and a brown plaid one that has a great belt. I love your coat!!! So fun to wear with petticoats I bet! :)

That blog reader was me! It was lovely to meet you in person, Solanah. My sister and I adored your coat; I spotted it a mile away, which is how I recognized you! Maybe our paths will cross again someday, since I have no plans of abandoning my love for vintage. 'Til then...

You look like Little Red Riding Hood to me, albeit in a black coat. :) Your coat seems to bring me back in the early days. Its elegance and classiness is a sure head-turner. I wouldn't wonder if people went gaga seeing it because it really is fabulous.